Chapter VIII · Uncle Luke Is Broken-Hearted

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It appeared on explanation that the notice on the outside door of the ‘studio’ was a common ruse of Mr. Marmaduke White whenever he desired perfect solitude, and when the visits of even friends and acquaintances, not to speak of ambassadors from certain adamantine creditors, would be considered irksome.

plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading It appeared on explanation that the notice on the outside door of the ‘studio’ was a common ruse of Mr. Marmaduke White whenever he desired perfect solitude, and when the visits of even friends and acquaintances, not to speak of ambassadors from certain adamantine creditors, would be considered irksome.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Some of his less ambitious plays had been acted with no little _éclat_, and everybody had thriven through them except the author.

consisting of or having the hardness of adamant

From this reading It appeared on explanation that the notice on the outside door of the ‘studio’ was a common ruse of Mr. Marmaduke White whenever he desired perfect solitude, and when the visits of even friends and acquaintances, not to speak of ambassadors from certain adamantine creditors, would be considered irksome.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although White dwelt in a studio, he was not an artist--not, that is to say, an artist by profession, though he could paint a little, and had a very pretty feeling for colour.

plural of “ambassador” — a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another

From this reading It appeared on explanation that the notice on the outside door of the ‘studio’ was a common ruse of Mr. Marmaduke White whenever he desired perfect solitude, and when the visits of even friends and acquaintances, not to speak of ambassadors from certain adamantine creditors, would be considered irksome.

having a strong desire for success or achievement

From this reading Some of his less ambitious plays had been acted with no little _éclat_, and everybody had thriven through them except the author.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Although White dwelt in a studio, he was not an artist--not, that is to say, an artist by profession, though he could paint a little, and had a very pretty feeling for colour.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It appeared on explanation that the notice on the outside door of the ‘studio’ was a common ruse of Mr. Marmaduke White whenever he desired perfect solitude, and when the visits of even friends and acquaintances, not to speak of ambassadors from certain adamantine creditors, would be considered irksome.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It appeared on explanation that the notice on the outside door of the ‘studio’ was a common ruse of Mr. Marmaduke White whenever he desired perfect solitude, and when the visits of even friends and acquaintances, not to speak of ambassadors from certain adamantine creditors, would be considered irksome.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading Although White dwelt in a studio, he was not an artist--not, that is to say, an artist by profession, though he could paint a little, and had a very pretty feeling for colour.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Some of his less ambitious plays had been acted with no little _éclat_, and everybody had thriven through them except the author.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It appeared on explanation that the notice on the outside door of the ‘studio’ was a common ruse of Mr. Marmaduke White whenever he desired perfect solitude, and when the visits of even friends and acquaintances, not to speak of ambassadors from certain adamantine creditors, would be considered irksome.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Some of his less ambitious plays had been acted with no little _éclat_, and everybody had thriven through them except the author.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Although White dwelt in a studio, he was not an artist--not, that is to say, an artist by profession, though he could paint a little, and had a very pretty feeling for colour.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading It appeared on explanation that the notice on the outside door of the ‘studio’ was a common ruse of Mr. Marmaduke White whenever he desired perfect solitude, and when the visits of even friends and acquaintances, not to speak of ambassadors from certain adamantine creditors, would be considered irksome.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading Although White dwelt in a studio, he was not an artist--not, that is to say, an artist by profession, though he could paint a little, and had a very pretty feeling for colour.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading It appeared on explanation that the notice on the outside door of the ‘studio’ was a common ruse of Mr. Marmaduke White whenever he desired perfect solitude, and when the visits of even friends and acquaintances, not to speak of ambassadors from certain adamantine creditors, would be considered irksome.

carefully weighed

From this reading It appeared on explanation that the notice on the outside door of the ‘studio’ was a common ruse of Mr. Marmaduke White whenever he desired perfect solitude, and when the visits of even friends and acquaintances, not to speak of ambassadors from certain adamantine creditors, would be considered irksome.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading Others had failed, and these failures constituted his glory.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Although White dwelt in a studio, he was not an artist--not, that is to say, an artist by profession, though he could paint a little, and had a very pretty feeling for colour.

plural of “creditor” — a person to whom money is owed by a debtor; someone to whom an obligation exists

From this reading It appeared on explanation that the notice on the outside door of the ‘studio’ was a common ruse of Mr. Marmaduke White whenever he desired perfect solitude, and when the visits of even friends and acquaintances, not to speak of ambassadors from certain adamantine creditors, would be considered irksome.

wanted intensely

From this reading It appeared on explanation that the notice on the outside door of the ‘studio’ was a common ruse of Mr. Marmaduke White whenever he desired perfect solitude, and when the visits of even friends and acquaintances, not to speak of ambassadors from certain adamantine creditors, would be considered irksome.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading It appeared on explanation that the notice on the outside door of the ‘studio’ was a common ruse of Mr. Marmaduke White whenever he desired perfect solitude, and when the visits of even friends and acquaintances, not to speak of ambassadors from certain adamantine creditors, would be considered irksome.

inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading Although White dwelt in a studio, he was not an artist--not, that is to say, an artist by profession, though he could paint a little, and had a very pretty feeling for colour.

divisible by two

From this reading It appeared on explanation that the notice on the outside door of the ‘studio’ was a common ruse of Mr. Marmaduke White whenever he desired perfect solitude, and when the visits of even friends and acquaintances, not to speak of ambassadors from certain adamantine creditors, would be considered irksome.

every person

From this reading Some of his less ambitious plays had been acted with no little _éclat_, and everybody had thriven through them except the author.

apart from; not including

From this reading Some of his less ambitious plays had been acted with no little _éclat_, and everybody had thriven through them except the author.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading It appeared on explanation that the notice on the outside door of the ‘studio’ was a common ruse of Mr. Marmaduke White whenever he desired perfect solitude, and when the visits of even friends and acquaintances, not to speak of ambassadors from certain adamantine creditors, would be considered irksome.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Others had failed, and these failures constituted his glory.

plural of “failure” — an act that fails

From this reading Others had failed, and these failures constituted his glory.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Although White dwelt in a studio, he was not an artist--not, that is to say, an artist by profession, though he could paint a little, and had a very pretty feeling for colour.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Although White dwelt in a studio, he was not an artist--not, that is to say, an artist by profession, though he could paint a little, and had a very pretty feeling for colour.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading It appeared on explanation that the notice on the outside door of the ‘studio’ was a common ruse of Mr. Marmaduke White whenever he desired perfect solitude, and when the visits of even friends and acquaintances, not to speak of ambassadors from certain adamantine creditors, would be considered irksome.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It appeared on explanation that the notice on the outside door of the ‘studio’ was a common ruse of Mr. Marmaduke White whenever he desired perfect solitude, and when the visits of even friends and acquaintances, not to speak of ambassadors from certain adamantine creditors, would be considered irksome.

a state of high honor

From this reading Others had failed, and these failures constituted his glory.

an established custom

From this reading By profession he was a man of letters; by special taste and habit, a writer for the theatre.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Although White dwelt in a studio, he was not an artist--not, that is to say, an artist by profession, though he could paint a little, and had a very pretty feeling for colour.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It appeared on explanation that the notice on the outside door of the ‘studio’ was a common ruse of Mr. Marmaduke White whenever he desired perfect solitude, and when the visits of even friends and acquaintances, not to speak of ambassadors from certain adamantine creditors, would be considered irksome.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Some of his less ambitious plays had been acted with no little _éclat_, and everybody had thriven through them except the author.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Although White dwelt in a studio, he was not an artist--not, that is to say, an artist by profession, though he could paint a little, and had a very pretty feeling for colour.

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading It appeared on explanation that the notice on the outside door of the ‘studio’ was a common ruse of Mr. Marmaduke White whenever he desired perfect solitude, and when the visits of even friends and acquaintances, not to speak of ambassadors from certain adamantine creditors, would be considered irksome.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Although White dwelt in a studio, he was not an artist--not, that is to say, an artist by profession, though he could paint a little, and had a very pretty feeling for colour.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It appeared on explanation that the notice on the outside door of the ‘studio’ was a common ruse of Mr. Marmaduke White whenever he desired perfect solitude, and when the visits of even friends and acquaintances, not to speak of ambassadors from certain adamantine creditors, would be considered irksome.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Some of his less ambitious plays had been acted with no little _éclat_, and everybody had thriven through them except the author.

the literary culture

From this reading By profession he was a man of letters; by special taste and habit, a writer for the theatre.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Although White dwelt in a studio, he was not an artist--not, that is to say, an artist by profession, though he could paint a little, and had a very pretty feeling for colour.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading By profession he was a man of letters; by special taste and habit, a writer for the theatre.

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From this reading It appeared on explanation that the notice on the outside door of the ‘studio’ was a common ruse of Mr. Marmaduke White whenever he desired perfect solitude, and when the visits of even friends and acquaintances, not to speak of ambassadors from certain adamantine creditors, would be considered irksome.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It appeared on explanation that the notice on the outside door of the ‘studio’ was a common ruse of Mr. Marmaduke White whenever he desired perfect solitude, and when the visits of even friends and acquaintances, not to speak of ambassadors from certain adamantine creditors, would be considered irksome.

not any; not one

From this reading Some of his less ambitious plays had been acted with no little _éclat_, and everybody had thriven through them except the author.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It appeared on explanation that the notice on the outside door of the ‘studio’ was a common ruse of Mr. Marmaduke White whenever he desired perfect solitude, and when the visits of even friends and acquaintances, not to speak of ambassadors from certain adamantine creditors, would be considered irksome.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading It appeared on explanation that the notice on the outside door of the ‘studio’ was a common ruse of Mr. Marmaduke White whenever he desired perfect solitude, and when the visits of even friends and acquaintances, not to speak of ambassadors from certain adamantine creditors, would be considered irksome.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It appeared on explanation that the notice on the outside door of the ‘studio’ was a common ruse of Mr. Marmaduke White whenever he desired perfect solitude, and when the visits of even friends and acquaintances, not to speak of ambassadors from certain adamantine creditors, would be considered irksome.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It appeared on explanation that the notice on the outside door of the ‘studio’ was a common ruse of Mr. Marmaduke White whenever he desired perfect solitude, and when the visits of even friends and acquaintances, not to speak of ambassadors from certain adamantine creditors, would be considered irksome.

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From this reading Others had failed, and these failures constituted his glory.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading It appeared on explanation that the notice on the outside door of the ‘studio’ was a common ruse of Mr. Marmaduke White whenever he desired perfect solitude, and when the visits of even friends and acquaintances, not to speak of ambassadors from certain adamantine creditors, would be considered irksome.

make a painting

From this reading Although White dwelt in a studio, he was not an artist--not, that is to say, an artist by profession, though he could paint a little, and had a very pretty feeling for colour.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading It appeared on explanation that the notice on the outside door of the ‘studio’ was a common ruse of Mr. Marmaduke White whenever he desired perfect solitude, and when the visits of even friends and acquaintances, not to speak of ambassadors from certain adamantine creditors, would be considered irksome.

plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading Some of his less ambitious plays had been acted with no little _éclat_, and everybody had thriven through them except the author.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Although White dwelt in a studio, he was not an artist--not, that is to say, an artist by profession, though he could paint a little, and had a very pretty feeling for colour.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading Although White dwelt in a studio, he was not an artist--not, that is to say, an artist by profession, though he could paint a little, and had a very pretty feeling for colour.

a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)

From this reading It appeared on explanation that the notice on the outside door of the ‘studio’ was a common ruse of Mr. Marmaduke White whenever he desired perfect solitude, and when the visits of even friends and acquaintances, not to speak of ambassadors from certain adamantine creditors, would be considered irksome.

express in words

From this reading Although White dwelt in a studio, he was not an artist--not, that is to say, an artist by profession, though he could paint a little, and had a very pretty feeling for colour.

a state of social isolation

From this reading It appeared on explanation that the notice on the outside door of the ‘studio’ was a common ruse of Mr. Marmaduke White whenever he desired perfect solitude, and when the visits of even friends and acquaintances, not to speak of ambassadors from certain adamantine creditors, would be considered irksome.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some of his less ambitious plays had been acted with no little _éclat_, and everybody had thriven through them except the author.

express in speech

From this reading It appeared on explanation that the notice on the outside door of the ‘studio’ was a common ruse of Mr. Marmaduke White whenever he desired perfect solitude, and when the visits of even friends and acquaintances, not to speak of ambassadors from certain adamantine creditors, would be considered irksome.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading By profession he was a man of letters; by special taste and habit, a writer for the theatre.

workplace for the teaching or practice of an art

From this reading It appeared on explanation that the notice on the outside door of the ‘studio’ was a common ruse of Mr. Marmaduke White whenever he desired perfect solitude, and when the visits of even friends and acquaintances, not to speak of ambassadors from certain adamantine creditors, would be considered irksome.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading By profession he was a man of letters; by special taste and habit, a writer for the theatre.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It appeared on explanation that the notice on the outside door of the ‘studio’ was a common ruse of Mr. Marmaduke White whenever he desired perfect solitude, and when the visits of even friends and acquaintances, not to speak of ambassadors from certain adamantine creditors, would be considered irksome.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading It appeared on explanation that the notice on the outside door of the ‘studio’ was a common ruse of Mr. Marmaduke White whenever he desired perfect solitude, and when the visits of even friends and acquaintances, not to speak of ambassadors from certain adamantine creditors, would be considered irksome.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading By profession he was a man of letters; by special taste and habit, a writer for the theatre.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Some of his less ambitious plays had been acted with no little _éclat_, and everybody had thriven through them except the author.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Others had failed, and these failures constituted his glory.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although White dwelt in a studio, he was not an artist--not, that is to say, an artist by profession, though he could paint a little, and had a very pretty feeling for colour.

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From this reading Some of his less ambitious plays had been acted with no little _éclat_, and everybody had thriven through them except the author.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Some of his less ambitious plays had been acted with no little _éclat_, and everybody had thriven through them except the author.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It appeared on explanation that the notice on the outside door of the ‘studio’ was a common ruse of Mr. Marmaduke White whenever he desired perfect solitude, and when the visits of even friends and acquaintances, not to speak of ambassadors from certain adamantine creditors, would be considered irksome.

precisely as stated

From this reading Although White dwelt in a studio, he was not an artist--not, that is to say, an artist by profession, though he could paint a little, and had a very pretty feeling for colour.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading It appeared on explanation that the notice on the outside door of the ‘studio’ was a common ruse of Mr. Marmaduke White whenever he desired perfect solitude, and when the visits of even friends and acquaintances, not to speak of ambassadors from certain adamantine creditors, would be considered irksome.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It appeared on explanation that the notice on the outside door of the ‘studio’ was a common ruse of Mr. Marmaduke White whenever he desired perfect solitude, and when the visits of even friends and acquaintances, not to speak of ambassadors from certain adamantine creditors, would be considered irksome.

at the time that

From this reading It appeared on explanation that the notice on the outside door of the ‘studio’ was a common ruse of Mr. Marmaduke White whenever he desired perfect solitude, and when the visits of even friends and acquaintances, not to speak of ambassadors from certain adamantine creditors, would be considered irksome.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading It appeared on explanation that the notice on the outside door of the ‘studio’ was a common ruse of Mr. Marmaduke White whenever he desired perfect solitude, and when the visits of even friends and acquaintances, not to speak of ambassadors from certain adamantine creditors, would be considered irksome.

a Caucasian

From this reading It appeared on explanation that the notice on the outside door of the ‘studio’ was a common ruse of Mr. Marmaduke White whenever he desired perfect solitude, and when the visits of even friends and acquaintances, not to speak of ambassadors from certain adamantine creditors, would be considered irksome.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Some of his less ambitious plays had been acted with no little _éclat_, and everybody had thriven through them except the author.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It appeared on explanation that the notice on the outside door of the ‘studio’ was a common ruse of Mr. Marmaduke White whenever he desired perfect solitude, and when the visits of even friends and acquaintances, not to speak of ambassadors from certain adamantine creditors, would be considered irksome.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading By profession he was a man of letters; by special taste and habit, a writer for the theatre.

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From this reading Some of his less ambitious plays had been acted with no little _éclat_, and everybody had thriven through them except the author.